Migraines & headaches decisions — 2009

The VA medical treatment provided in March 1996 was deemed proper, and the scarring of the left side of the face is considered a necessary consequence of that treatment.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss is denied.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim seeking service connection for loss of vision in the right eye, but service connection cannot be granted as it was denied due to lack of evidence at that time. Service connection for diabetes mellitus is presumed based on herbicide exposure during service in the Republic of Vietnam.,Service connection for TMJ syndrome and headaches is not granted as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's claim for alcoholism is precluded by law, and hypoglycemia is not a disability for which VA benefits can be awarded.,Impaired immunity, swollen prostate, and swollen lymph glands are presumed due to herbicide exposure and radiation, but there is no evidence of these conditions being related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and toenail fungal infections, as well as his requests for increased evaluations for right rotator cuff tendonitis and cervical strain. The appeals were not granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and providing Vazquez-Flores compliant notice.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for muscle tension headaches due to undiagnosed illness and fibromyalgia are being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for seizure disorder, headaches, and left eye condition are denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's residuals of head trauma with headaches and nosebleeds, finding that there was no evidence to suggest that the dementia or cognitive disorder is related to the service-connected head injury.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for his migraine headaches, right calf muscle injury residuals, and right wrist disability. The evidence did not support a finding of severe or prostrating migraines, nor did it show that the injuries to the right calf muscle or right wrist warranted an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have current disabilities of asthma, allergies, headaches, or arthritis/joint aches that are related to her active service. The claims were denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability and residuals of head trauma, finding no evidence linking these conditions to service.,There is no medical evidence showing that the Veteran's current low back or head disabilities are related to her military service.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at 50 percent, the highest rating available under Diagnostic Code 8100 for very frequent, completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board denied reopening of the claims for service connection for a left eye disability and headaches in September 2004. New evidence submitted since then does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for chronic sinusitis is denied as there is no evidence of active sinusitis during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected deviated nasal septum with maxillary sinus disease and headaches are rated at 30 percent effective January 24, 2004.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches and neurological disorders of the hands, upper extremities, and lower extremities. The Veteran's claimed conditions were not shown to be related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for neck and upper back disability, headache disability, and depression are being remanded due to her failure to report for a VA examination. The case will be reconsidered based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating for headaches, including migraines.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional evidence regarding lost work time.

The Board found that the Veteran's headaches, back disability, and bilateral plantar fasciitis were incurred during active military service.